Presenter/Panel Member at the National Indigenous Legal Conference on “The Pursuit of Equality: From international instruments to individual advancement” organised by the NSW Bar Association in Sydney New South Wales in 2011, and

Over the years, Susan’s work has won her a number of distinguished awards and recognitions. Most recently, Susan was recently recognised as a national treasure for her service to the nation on the Leo Akiba case, which ultimately saw the High Court of Australia award commercial rights for the first time under a Native Title framework.

Susan is the first Torres Strait Islander to appear as a barrister in the High Court of Australia.

AFLSSQ is delighted to have recruited Ms Susan Hamilton to serve as the CEO of AFLSSQ. We look forward to the future under her leadership and guidance.